Makeup
Margy Whitmer was the producer of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. She worked closely with Fred on many of his projects. Here she helps Fred to apply his makeup as he prepares to shoot an episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
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Overview
Fred Rogers wrote these tips for parents on how children can learn about being helpers. The emphases on cooking and working towards a goal relate to a particular week of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood episodes. Mister Rogers bakes waffles with a few Neighborhood friends. He repairs a bucket that has a hole in it, and later in the week uses a hole-puncher and shows a film about woodpeckers.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, the neighbors plan for a waffle, potato, and maple syrup festival. Lady Elaine Fairchilde learns how to use a drill. Everyone in the NOM helps make the festival a success.
Date
1974
Type
PDF
Source
Fred Rogers
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